The MET Fashion Photo Show Artist Spotlight featuring "Ebony Edwards"

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and welcome to a new feature found in the MET Fashion Photo Show blog called "Artist Spotlight." Artist Spotlights will showcase fashion designers, models, photographers, producers, and anyone else directly involved in the fashion industry. Artist Spotlights will give you the a brief introduction to the artist being featured, and the products and/or services that they are providing for the public. Today's Artist Spotlight features Ebony Edwards, model and designer. She is the force behind "Train Dirty Fitness."


Fashion Subject: Ebony Edwards

Clothing Line(s):"Hello World Stylez, Work It Girl & Train Dirty Fitness"

Location of Product(s)/Service(s): Facebook

Description of Product(s)/Service(s): "My clothing line is very universal. You can wear an outfit three different times. My clothing line is making a statement; Hello world! I'm trying to make a statement everywhere you go with my clothing line."

Tagline(s): "As a young woman, mother or lady, you will always have a new look."

What the artist(s) wants you to know: "Showing some skin is not necessarily a bad thing. I want to sell sex appeal, jazzy and classy."

What the artist is wearing now: Ebony is currently wearing a piece called "Connections". The blouse can be closed when you want it to. It can be worn with a nice pair of leggings and heels. Ebony is currently demonstrating the versatility of her outfit with leggings and heels.

The Fashion Show at the DL Lounge

On Friday April 4th, the DL lounge located at 95 Delancy Street featured the fashions of Coco De Milo (Produced by Ammna), the art of Alexandra Suciu and the models associated with Dereon Fierce. The show was produced by Herbert Fox & John Mc Mullen. I had the opportunity to speak with Dereon Fierce & Ammna during the course of the evening about the fashions and the fashion show itself. Without further ado, welcome to the latest edition of the MET Fashion Photo Show blog featuring Dereon Fierce and Ammna.


ME: Good evening Ammna and welcome to the latest edition of the Fashion Photo Show blog. You're here tonight to introduce our guests to your latest creations. Please describe your latest collections for our guests.
AMMNA: This is my Summer 2013 Collection. This collection has resort wear and safari inspired prints. This collection has lightweight fabrics and have a lot of femininity. They are also easy to walk around in and can be worn in the daytime or evening.

ME: Can you tell the audience how long have you been creating designs and what you were doing before you were a fashion designer?
AMMNA: I have been a fashion designer since 2012. Prior to becoming a designer I was a freelance graphic designer for five years. I have been working in the fashion industry for the same length of time.

ME: What is one of the things that you love about the fashion industry?
AMMNA: I love prints! I get inspired by looking at different fabrics. This is how I create my prints. I have been designing my own prints. I use vibrant colors that "pop" with muted designs. I want my designs to stand out but not to the point where they are standing out for the wrong reasons. I want my designs to be "individualized" so that you can stand out for the right reasons. My looks are also "trendy". You will see lots of different things including printed tights, (including photographic images) skull prints, patterns and florals.

ME: What else will we see?
AMMNA: You will see shifon, fabric dresses, light weigh dresses, dresses that feature long lengths in the back, but short lengths in the front.

ME: What do you think we will see this spring season in 2013?
AMMNA: I believe that you will see light colors, specifically peach and coral. Muted colors and patterns are also in.

ME: This is the part of the blog where I like to ask my guests what are three must have items for the upcoming spring seeason.
AMMNA: The three must have items for this season in my opinion are
1) Tights
2) Mullet dresses (Dresses that are long from the back in length, but short from the front in length)
3) Jumpsuits, I like the tight legged jumpsuit



ME: When you design your clothing, what are some of your thoughts going into your creations?
AMMNA: As a graphic artist and clothing designer, my thoughts are aimed at soft, light items that are good to wear in the evening. My pieces are "demure" and "funky" at the same time. Even though the pieces are modest, they are still "show stoppers." For example, my mullet dressis a very versatile piece. You can wear it up or down. You should wear it with a bright red belt or with a bright red lipstick. This dress can be worn to work as well as in the evening.

ME: What about your "prints"?
AMMNA: When mixing my prints, there is a dominant pattern. The tights are the main item as opposed to prior years where the tops were dominant.

ME: Ammna, I would like to thank you for taking the time out to participate in this edition of the Fashion Photo Show blog.
AMMNA: You're welcome.



ME: At this time I wanted to speak to the creator of the show and ask him about his thoughts as they relate to the
show. As he was running around making sure that every detail was up to his standards, he did provide the following statement; "This is my show and I am the coordinator. Every aspect of this show from the runway through the designers were carefully picked out." (Incidentally there is an art show taking place at the same venue and the pieces that you see on the walls belong to a great artist who we hope to speak to in the near future)

I wanted to speak to, in my opinion, fashions first couple, Jennifer Lynn Chlebowsi and Bradley Scott Deitterick
to get their opinion about tonight's show.
BRADLEY: "We are expecting great designs, show stoppers, and Dereon in a dress!"

ME: Lol, ladies & gentlemen, I don't think that I can come up with a quote that can top that one! Stay tuned as I will be visiting Club DL located at 95 Delancey Street on Thursday April 11th for another Herbert Fox Fashion & Art Show. Thank you again for tuning in!

MET Fashion Photo Show Introduces Shadeeka Campbell

Good afternoon again ladies and gentlemen and thank you for joining me in another edition of the MET Fashion Photo Show blog. My blog focuses on real New Yorker’s wearing real New York fashions. In addition to interviewing New Yorker’s wearing the hottest fashions, I am going to also interview clothing & jewelry designers, and fashion models as well. In today’s edition of the blog I am going to focus on the fashion show held at City Tech College. The creator of this show (Marcus Campbell) is focusing on the fashion shows held at Bryant Park in NYC. This particular show has been entitled "Bryant Park at City Tech". Earlier I introduced you to Amy Robin, one of the twelve designers featured in today's fashion show. At this time it is my pleasure to introduce you to another fashion designer, Shadeeka Campbell.




ME: Good afternoon Shadeeka and thank you for allowing me to interview you for the latest edition of the Fashion Photo Show blog.
Shadeeka Campbell: Thank you for having me.

ME: Please tell the audience a little bit about your company; 6XII.com and how it got started.
Shadeeka Campbell: I came up with the name because this is my birthday. I started designing clothes in 2012. I never sewed before. On my birthday I requested a sewing machine or my birthday. (June 12th, this is the same name as the company)



ME: Can you tell the audience what or who got you started?
Shadeeka Campbell: My brother (Marcus Campbell, producer of the show) convinced me to do a project for him. My first project was a leotard.



ME: If someone is interested in learning more about 6XII.com how can they learn more?
Shadeeka Campbell: If you or anyone else want to learn more about my company, they can visit my website at www.6XII.com, or my Facebook page via Faceboo.com/6XII.com


ME: Please use 3 words that would best describe your product line
1) Bright
2) Bold
3) Fierce






ME: What makes your products unique?
Shadeeka Campbell: My products are unique because I am not afraid to do something different. Whatever comes into my head is what I am going to make. I like to view my clothing line as "Jaw Dropping Fierce!" The gown that I created tonight is heart couture, retro and funky.



ME: What is the expected availability date of your product(s)? Is there a website that our audience can visit to see more of your product line?
Shadeeka Campbell: My products are made on a "pre-order" basis so everything is custom made. If you see something and want to have something similar, I can make it.



ME: You’re participating in today’s show. What does it mean to you?
Shadeeka Campbell: Participating in this show means a lot to me. I know that there were a lot of designers that tried out and didn't make it. I know that I am going to be successful.


ME: Is there anything else that you want the audience to know about your product line?
Shadeeka Campbell: I want the audience to know that what you see is what you get. Quoting Missy Elliot; "My style can't be duplicated or recycled".




ME: This is the part of the blog where I ask my guests their opinion in what are the must have items for the season. What are the 3 must have items for the spring?
Shadeeka Campbell:: The must have items for the new season are:

1) Pastels
2) Hair extensions
3) A good pair of 5 inch heels and up

ME: Thank you for participating in today's blog.

The MET Fashion Photo Show Introduces Amy Robin

Good afternoon again ladies and gentlemen and thank you for joining me in another edition of the MET Fashion Photo Show blog. My blog focuses on real New Yorker’s wearing real New York fashions. In addition to interviewing New Yorker’s wearing the hottest fashions, I am going to also interview clothing & jewelry designers, and fashion models as well. In today’s edition of the blog I am going to focus on the fashion show held at City Tech College. The creator of this show (Marcus Campbell) is focusing on the fashion shows held at Bryant Park in NYC. This particular show has been entitled "Bryant Park at City Tech".

At this time I would like to introduce you to Amy Robin.
ME: Good afternoon Amy and thank you for allowing me to interview you for the latest edition of the Fashion Photo Show blog.
AMY ROBIN: Thank you


ME: Please tell the audience a little bit about FREEQ (Pronounced FREAK) and how FREEQ got started.
AMY ROBIN: I picked this name in middle school. I used to sew which I started at the age of 12. I was into gothic. FREEQ stands for "Free Expression".


ME: Can you tell the audience what or who got you started?
AMY ROBIN: I was inspired by Betsy Johnson


ME: If someone is interested in learning more about your company how can they learn more?
AMY ROBIN: Anyone wishing to learn more about my company can go to my Facebook page. Facebook.com/freeqclothing


ME: Please use 3 words that would best describe your product line
1) Eccentric
2) Colorful
3) Crazy




ME: What makes your products unique?
AMY ROBIN: I use a lot of "A Symmetrical" prints. I also use neon colors. My colors are very bright. I haven't seen my type of clothing anywhere else.


ME: What is the expected availability date of your product(s)? Is there a website that our audience can visit to see more of your product line?
AMY ROBIN: My clothing line is actually available right now. If you go onto my Facebook page you can actually order from my clothing line.



ME: You’re participating in today’s show. What does it mean to you?
AMY ROBIN: This is my seventh show. Participating in this show means that I can get more exposure and publicity. This is my first year in this school. It is very different than my old school. I formerly attended the Art Institute of NYC.


ME: Is there anything else that you want the audience to know about your product line?
AMY ROBIN: I want people to know that my clothing line allows people to have a voice.




ME: This is the part of the blog where I ask my guests in what are the three must have items for the spring season. What are the 3 must have items for the spring season in your opinion?
AMY ROBIN:: Three must have items for the spring season are:

1) Hammer pants
2) Chain suspenders
3) Pleated huge skirts

Ladies and gentlemen I want to thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. Stay tuned for part two of this blog featuring a second designer from today's show, Shadeeka Campbell.

Bridal Salon Fashions by Demetrios

In the next several weeks there will be a series of fashion shows featured on the blog that will showcase the talents of many different fashion designers. Today I am proud to share with you some of the wedding gowns designed by Demetrios for Macy's. These gowns were showcased at the Bridal Expo held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in the Meadowlands on Sunday March 17th. To view all of the gowns and tuxedos, please visit the "MET Photography's Fashion Photography" page located on my Facebook page.



For more detailed information about the gowns and tuxedos that you see featured here, please visit "demetriosbride.com" or macys.com/bridal. Ask for "Lawrine Childers, Bridal Salon Manager". You can also visit the Macy's located at the Willowbrook Mall located in Wayne New Jersey, 100 Route 46, 2nd Floor, Wayne NJ 07470.